Taoiseach ‘shocked’ by nursing home abuse uncovered in RTÉ investigation

Micheál Martin says damning evidence of poor treatment and understaffing amounts to 'fundamental abuse of senior citizens'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said early reports from the programme were alarming. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos

The Taoiseach has said he is "very, very concerned" about care practices in nursing homes.

Micheál Martin was speaking ahead of an RTÉ Investigates programme airing tonight, which exposes dire conditions in some privately run facilities.